The museum hosts a programme of events for children of all ages, as well as having a dedicated children’s area with a fab new arts cart, table and chairs, plus dressing up and weekend workshops.
Pick up our museum trail or one of backpacks while you’re here.
Don’t forget to join the Wheels of Time scheme
Things to Do at Home
Design a Postcard
Build a Lego Straight Tusked Elephant
For full details and booking information about all events contact seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com
From Saturday 24 May, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne. This national family trail is inspired by Shrapnel Boys, a forthcoming novel by award-winning children’s author Jenny Pearson.
Shrapnel Boys is a novel about the friendship and courage of a group of young boys living through the Second World War.
When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared and excited: scared of the bombs that fall at night, but excited to race his friends to collect the best bits of shrapnel every morning.
But for Ronnie, the battles aren’t just in the sky and on the streets. They’re at school and at home too. His little brother is up to no good with a secret job and dangerous new friends, and Ronnie’s worried he’s getting himself into big trouble.
Ronnie’s desperate to help his little brother. But he isn’t expecting to uncover secrets that could change the fate of the whole war…
Pick up a free activity sheet to join in at The Seaside Museum. Explore what life was like for children on the home front and search for hidden objects around the museum. Complete the spotter trail and receive a free sticker!
Children can also design their own VE Day bunting. One winning design will receive:
- A signed copy of Shrapnel Boys by Jenny Pearson
- A National Art Pass (plus kids) courtesy of Art Fund – giving one adult plus children under 16 free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries, and historic houses across the UK, plus 50% off major exhibitions!
Full competition terms and conditions: https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/museum-trails/shrapnel-boys-competition/
Wednesday 28 May, 11am to 4pm
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
Take a peak into our object store.
Normal admission fees apply, children 16 and under FREE accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 31st May, 12pm
Guided Tour of Herne Bay Railway Station
Join exhibition curator, Mark Jones, for a tour of Herne Bay Railway station.
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Tour free, donations welcome
Sunday 8 June, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Seashore Life – a celebration of World Oceans Day
A Seashore Safari at Reculver.
Donations welcome.
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Saturday 14 June,12pm
Guided Tour of Herne Bay Railway Station
Join exhibition curator, Mark Jones, for a tour of Herne Bay Railway station.
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Tour free, donations welcome
Saturday 28 June, 11am to 4pm
Pop Up Model Railway Show with East Kent Model Railway Society
Normal admission charges apply. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult are FREE
Sunday 29 June, 11am to 1pm
Summer Wildflower Walk
A walk along the Downs looking at wildflowers with Ian Tittley and Caroline Ware (both from the Natural History Museum). Suggested donation £3
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Saturday 12 July, 11am
Guided Tour of Herne Bay Railway Station
Join exhibition curator, Mark Jones, for a tour of Herne Bay Railway station.
Numbers are limited. Please book in advance seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com or call 01227 367368
Tour free, donations welcome
Saturday 19 July,11am to 4pm
Meet the Curator
Join us on exhibition closing day and meet Mark Jones, curator of Herne Bay and Kent Coast – Railway 200
Saturday 19 July, 11am to 4pm
MUSEUM’S 10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Herne Bay Festival
Tuesday 29 July, 11.30am and 12.45pm
Lego Fun for Families
Bring your imagination
Saturday 2 August AND Sunday 3 August, 10am-1pm
Herne Smugglers’ Trail, Walk and Talk
Join our volunteers and theatre company, Odds and Sodds, for an interactive Smuggling themed walk around Herne.
Re-imagine the days when smuggling was rife in Herne! How and where did the Smugglers operate? Who were the local citizens with respectable day jobs who were smugglers after dark? And the Riding Officers who pursued them? How did Midshipman Sydenham Snow meet his end? Listen to the history and tales passed on by local people.
Walk: 1.5 hours+, some uphill, some field paths. Sturdy shoes recommended. Start and finish at the Herne Centre. Suitable for adults and children 10+ with adult only. *Adults £5 Children £2
Tuesday 5 August, 1.30pm and 2.45pm
Lego Fun for Families
Bring your imagination
Wednesday 13 August, 10am and 11am
Scavenger Hunt at Hampton Take a closer look at what’s on the beach, you have 45 minutes to find as many things on the list as possible.
Thursday 14 August, 9.30am to 11.30am
Seashore Safari at Reculver
With Ian Tittley – Natural History Museum
Meet by the public car park nearest to the King Ethelbert pub.
Booking advised, numbers limited
Friday 15 August, 10.30am to 12pm
Teach on the Beach at Herne Bay
Find out all about the shells, stones, seaweed and creatures on the beach
Meet on the beach in front of the Kings Hall
Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds. Booking advised, numbers limited.
Tuesday 19 August, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Scavenger Hunt at Hampton
Take a closer look at what’s on the beach, you have 45 minutes to find as many things on the list as possible.
Thursday 28 August, 9.30am to 11.30am
Seashore Safari at Reculver
With Ian Tittley – Natural History Museum
Meet by the public car park nearest to the King Ethelbert pub.
Booking advised, numbers limited
Friday 29 August, 10am to 11.30am
Teach on the Beach at Herne Bay
Find out all about the shells, stones, seaweed and creatures on the beach
Meet on the beach in front of the Kings Hall
Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds. Booking advised, numbers limited.